The highly anticipated 2023 Emmy Awards has made its presence known by unveiling the list of nominations on Wednesday (July 12). Notably, both Kid Cudi and Rihanna have emerged as frontrunners in the music category, earning multiple nods. Excited about their achievements, the artists wasted no time in expressing their joy and gratitude on social media.
Kid Cudi received his first-ever Emmy nomination for the Netflix special Entergalactic, which is in the running for Best Animated Program. Taking to Twitter, the musician shared his exhilaration, exclaiming, “ENTERGALACTIC IS EMMY NOMINATED!!!! YES YES YESSSSSSSSS!!! OMG WTF THIS IS INSANE!!!!! THANK [YOU] GOD.” His tweet reflected his soaring enthusiasm for the show’s potential success and playfully ended with a lighthearted question, “What to wear??”
ENTERGALATIC IS EMMY NOMINATED!!!! YES YES YESSSSSSSSS!!! OMG WTF THIS IS INSANE!!!!! 😭😭😭😭 THANK U GOD 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
— The Chosen One (@KiDCuDi) July 12, 2023
Love to all the homies that hit me and showed love about the emmy nom. Trav hit me first before anyone sayin congrats. It feels good to know I got real homies, real family out here that support me always. ☺️🙏🏾
— The Chosen One (@KiDCuDi) July 12, 2023
Cudi didn’t forget to acknowledge the dedicated crew behind the scenes of Entergalactic. He expressed his gratitude towards collaborators such as Kenya Barris, Elizabeth Porter, and Ian Edelman. The artist also gave a special mention to Travis Scott, who was one of the first to congratulate him, highlighting the importance of supportive friends and family in the industry.
On the other hand, Rihanna’s electrifying Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show performance received a remarkable five nominations. The nominations spanned categories like Outstanding Production Design, Directing, Music Direction, and Variety Special. Overflowing with joy, she took to Instagram to express her gratitude, saying, “Pull up breed up 2 d bashment… 5 EMMY NOMZ is craaaaazzzyyy!!!” The post featured a collection of snapshots capturing her unforgettable Super Bowl performance.
The list of nominees also included some familiar faces, including JAY-Z, who earned two nominations as an executive producer of Rihanna’s show. Even past icons were not forgotten, as the late rappers 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. received recognition in the Outstanding Documentary and Interactive Program categories for their respective projects.
Celebrating its 75th edition, the Emmy Awards will be held on September 18. With prominent contenders like Rihanna and Kid Cudi competing for the prestigious golden statuette, this year’s Emmys are set to be a harmonious delight for many.
